Gaming Industry

GTA 6 pre-load begins November 10: India timings, storage needs, editions

Rockstar Games will open GTA 6 pre-loading on November 10, ahead of its November 19 release. Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S may need up to 212GB storage space to pre-load the game

Garena Free Fire India releases today: How to download, features and more

Garena Free Fire India is now available with India-specific features, responsible gaming measures and a Diwali campaign, following a three-year delay after its 2023 launch was postponed

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, investment and innovation

No online game registered under new law, 201 complaints received: Meity

No online game has been granted registration by the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) so far, while 201 complaints related to online gaming have been received as of September 1

How an Indian-origin CEO with no gaming experience is 'fixing Xbox mess'

Seven months into the job, Asha Sharma is overseeing a series of changes across Xbox's gaming business, from a 3,200-job restructuring to changes in cloud gaming and new partnerships

CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps

In November 2024, the CCI ordered a detailed investigation after forming a prima facie view that Google may have violated provisions of the Competition Act relating to abuse of dominance

GTA 6 extended look gives us glimpse of life in Vice City: What we spotted

Rockstar Games' 26-minute GTA 6 Extended Look offers a closer look at Vice City, its characters, missions, activities and the life players can expect to experience in the game

AI, OTT, gaming to drive India's media market towards $36.7 billion by 2030

PwC's latest outlook sees India's media and entertainment market expanding rapidly, with digital advertising, gaming, streaming and connectivity among key growth areas

The Witcher 4 confirmed for 2028 as CD Projekt unveils Gamescom plans

CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release, with Ciri as the protagonist, while The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion is due in 2027

Krafton India announces BGMI Lite launch in India by end of 2026: Details

Krafton India has announced BGMI Lite for launch by the end of 2026, bringing a lighter version of its BGMI game to a wider audience, likely including players on budget devices

From Apple to Netflix: Why Big Tech is pushing deeper into gaming ecosystem

Samsung, Apple, Meta and Netflix are pushing deeper into gaming, using games to strengthen hardware, subscriptions and ecosystems as the industry expands beyond consoles

AI, entertainment push app revenue to record $345 mn in Q2: Sensor Tower

India's app market crossed $345 million in Q2 revenue as AI, entertainment and digital services pushed non-gaming apps ahead, extending a trend seen in the first quarter

GTA 6 extended look to premiere on Netflix: Release date, what to expect

Rockstar Games will premiere an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27, with Netflix getting the first stream before the presentation becomes available on YouTube

Saudi's PIF-led consortium completes $55 bn acquisition of gaming giant EA

Electronic Arts is now privately owned after a Saudi-led consortium completed its $55 billion acquisition, adding EA to the Public Investment Fund's portfolio of gaming and technology investments

Atari posts highest annual revenue in over a decade on gaming revival

Atari, the arcade ‌and console pioneer that ​filed for bankruptcy protection ​just over a decade ago, is riding a broader ​industry shift toward mining back catalogues and nostalgia-driven franchises

Online gaming firms seek Supreme Court review of 28% GST judgment

Gaming companies have moved the Supreme Court to review its ruling upholding the 28 per cent GST levy and retrospective tax demands of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore

The cost of creation: AI is rewriting the economics of making games

From teams and timelines to testing and iteration, the shift could finally turn India's gaming scale into original intellectual property

Dream Money to wind down ops after RMG ban derails Dream11 diversification

Closure follows the Centre's ban on real money gaming and the Supreme Court's GST ruling, as the company rolls back one of its key diversification initiatives

GTA 6 pre-orders go live in India: Price, editions, release date, more

Rockstar Games has opened GTA 6 pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in India. Here's everything to know about pricing, editions, launch timeline, eligible platforms, and bonus content

Krafton India makes strategic investment in Bitkraft Ventures' global fund

Krafton India on Monday announced a strategic investment in Bitkraft Ventures' Global Fund, underscoring its commitment to supporting the growth of India's gaming and startup ecosystem. However, the company did not specify the size of the investment. India has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most dynamic markets for gaming and digital innovation, on the back of a growing base of entrepreneurs building products with both local relevance and global potential, Krafton said in a release. "Krafton India today announced a strategic investment in Bitkraft Ventures' Global Fund, deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of India's gaming and startup ecosystem," the release said. The South Korean gaming giant further said that through this investment, it aims to expand access to capital, industry expertise and international networks for Indian startups, helping them scale faster and compete on a global stage. The partnership supports the continued maturation of India's gaming